Ukraine’s military said that Russia was inching ahead in its efforts to encircle the city but that it had beaten back several attacks on supply routes.
Tag: Bakhmut (Ukraine)
As Ukraine Clings to Bakhmut, What’s Its Strategy and What’s at Stake?
Ukraine is determined to hold the eastern city as long as it can. How high a price is it willing to pay? What might force its withdrawal? And what would a retreat look like — and mean?
Ukraine Says Its Forces Are Holding On in Bakhmut
The city of Bakhmut, in eastern Ukraine, has taken on a deep symbolic resonance for both sides, which have incurred staggering numbers of casualties.
Ukraine Reinforces Embattled Bakhmut, but Mission Is Unclear
Amid persistent rumors of Ukrainian withdrawal from the war’s most prolonged battle, officials said nothing about the size or purpose of the reinforcement.
Ukraine Says It’s Sending Reinforcements to Bakhmut
In recent weeks, Russian forces have been rushed to the front line, helping Moscow seize more villages and towns.
Zelensky Says the Situation in Bakhmut Is ‘Getting More and More Difficult’
The eastern city, which had a prewar population of around 70,000 people, has become a focus of the fighting, with both sides pouring in troops and taking significant losses.
Russia’s New Offensive Sends Conscripts Into the Teeth of Ukraine’s Lines
A month into the campaign, Russian forces have barely budged despite forays by small units in fields, pine forests and ruined towns.
Wagner Leader’s Feud With Russia’s Military Leaves Questions About War Effort
The leader of Wagner appears to have backed down from his latest criticism of Russia’s senior command. But his vitriolic remarks suggested more discord in Russia’s war effort.
Moscow’s Military Capabilities Are in Question After Failed Battle for Ukrainian City
A disastrous Russian assault on Vuhledar, viewed as an opening move in an expected spring offensive, has renewed doubts about Moscow’s ability to sustain a large-scale ground assault.
NATO Allies Discuss Arms Supply for Ukraine as Battles Loom
One of Ukraine’s biggest problems in fighting the Russian invasion is a basic one: It is firing artillery rounds much faster than its Western backers are producing them.